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10 Ways to Save Energy at Home
Taking steps to reduce your energy usage benefits the environment and your wallet. These simple tips will help you save energy at home and decrease your monthly utility bill. Use Natural Lighting Using natural light instead of lamps and overhead lights is a great,...
7 Tips to Cool Your Home Without AC
It can be challenging to stay cool and comfortable during the hottest days of summer. If you don’t have air conditioning or just want to save on your energy bill, here are some ways to cool your home without AC. Install Awnings to Cool Your Home Without AC An awning...
5 Housecleaning Tricks for a Spotless Home
While there are many benefits of homeownership, having to constantly keep the house clean is not one of them. However, these housecleaning tricks make it easy to get the job done without using up your whole weekend. Use Vinegar to Clean the Showerhead If the water...
6 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Home Inspector
A home inspection helps determine whether or not a buyer goes through with a real estate purchase. Inspections assess the condition of a property, resulting in a list of problems and recommended repairs. Because inspection reports are valuable to both homeowners and...
10 Non-Toxic Houseplants for Homes With Pets
Plants improve your home décor and boost the air quality indoors. However, if you live in a home with pets, purchase houseplants that are safe for dogs and cats. Some varieties are harmful to animals and small children. Here are a few non-toxic houseplants for homes...
4 Simple Homemade Cleaning Supplies
It's no secret that commercial cleaning products are often full of harmful chemicals. What's more, many can be pretty pricey. However, making homemade cleaning supplies ensures you're using natural products in the home and is also more affordable. 4 Simple Homemade...
3 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent When Buying a Home
To feel confident when buying a home, hire a real estate agent. Get the most out of your investment by using an agent who knows the area. You’ll save time and money and reduce stress by working with a professional. Hire a Real Estate Agent to Save Time An agent has...
Easy Ways to Warm Up Your Outdoor Space
An attractive deck or patio is an asset to your home that increases your enjoyment of your property. However, when temperatures drop in the fall and winter, it becomes more challenging to comfortably spend time outside. You can still enjoy the porch or courtyard even...
How to Promote Wellness at Home
Creating living spaces that boost wellbeing will have physical and mental benefits for you and your family. Your home should be a safe space for your family to wind down, relax, and recharge. Let's look at a few ways to promote wellness at home. Simplify and Declutter...
5 Ways to Heat Your Home Efficiently
In winter, some households spend as much as 40% of the energy bill on heating the home. However, you can stay comfortable without breaking the bank. When trying to keep your living spaces warm, choose methods that boost efficiency. Let’s look at a few ways to heat...
How to Prepare Your Fireplace for Use
With fall here and colder weather approaching, it's important that your home is cozy and warm. Before building your first fire, there are a few things to keep in mind. Burning wood in your home isn’t without risks. Burns, carbon monoxide poisoning, and exposure to...
4 Ways to Get an Offer Accepted
Buying a home in a seller’s market is a challenge. There are numerous complications such as making a deal that appeals to the seller and the occasional bidding war with other buyers interested in the property. If you want your offer accepted, it helps to be patient,...
5 Home Safety Essentials
Safety is a top priority in the home, and some essential items are necessary to be prepared in all scenarios. Here are 5 home safety essentials that will come in handy in emergency situations. Smoke and CO Alarms One of the most basic ways to keep your home safe is by...
6 Moving Tips to Help Moving Day Go Easier
Many people find moving stressful. If you haven’t moved in a long time, you may not be sure of the best way to go about it. Here is a list of some of the best moving tips to help make the whole experience more manageable. Hire Professional Movers One of the best...
Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners
If you have a dog or cat, you might feel like there is pet hair and dander everywhere. We love our pets but it can be challenging to keep things tidy when we share a home with them. Here are a few cleaning tips for pet owners that will help make your living spaces...
Pros and Cons of Choosing Stucco Siding
Stucco siding is a mixture of water, Portland cement, and sand. Lime is added to the mixture to increase workability and permeability. Stucco plaster can be applied in a variety of styles, such as swirled, smooth, raked, coarse, and pebbled finishes. Let’s look at the...
5 DIY Bathroom Upgrades
Since the bathroom is used regularly, you want it to look its best. Minor renovations are generally affordable because the space is smaller. There are simple DIY bathroom upgrades that make an impact but don’t require a lot of money and time. Here are 5 projects you...
Signs of Mold in the Home
Mold occurs naturally and plays a role in the decomposition of organic matter. In our living spaces, mold contributes to the discoloration of surfaces, damages materials, and causes health issues. Keep your home healthy and safe by getting rid of mold as soon as you...
6 Simple Upgrades for a Healthier Home
A healthy home isn't difficult to achieve. There are plenty of simple upgrades for a healthier home that are affordable and easy to implement. It's worth it to make small changes around the house that will benefit your family's health. Doormats are Simple Upgrades for...
Reasons to Order a Builder’s Warranty Inspection
Building a brand new home is exciting and overwhelming. The house, appliances, and fixtures are all new and the living spaces are built to your specifications. Your builder will likely offer a one-year warranty on the new construction. This warranty protects you in...
8 Signs of Structural Problems in the Home
A good structural system helps a house maintain its value and safety. It is important to identify and repair issues with a building before they worsen. By recognizing the following signs of structural problems in the home, you will know when to schedule maintenance...
Protect Your Plumbing from Freezing Weather
Winter weather can wreak havoc on plumbing pipes, especially if they are not insulated. Water expands when it freezes inside a pipe, causing the pipe to burst. As the water thaws, flooding can occur. Take steps to protect your plumbing from freezing weather to prevent...
4 Questions to Ask About Smoke Detector Placement
Common Questions About Smoke Detector Placement You may be wondering if your home is as safe as it should be. Would you and your family be protected in the case of a house fire? You may have smoke detectors, but do you have enough? Are you sure they all work? Ask...
4 Ways to Declutter Your Home
Do you have too many things and not enough space, and you don't even need everything that you have? When we collect items we don't use or need, we end up with clutter. If you've reached that point, it's time to make a plan to declutter your home. Here are four ways to...
How to Prepare For a Home Inspection
6 Ways to Prepare for a Home Inspection Before putting your house on the market, it's important to prepare for a home inspection. After a buyer makes an offer, he or she will order an inspection to gain a better understanding of the condition of the property. The...
5 Easy Home Projects to Complete in a Weekend
If you have a weekend coming up with no plans, take the opportunity to refresh your home by completing some easy home projects. You don’t need to be an experienced DIY-er to make your home look better. Here are some projects that are so quick and simple, you can even...
Home Maintenance Projects for Summer
When you own a home, it’s important to keep up with repairs around the house. Now that the weather is warmer, here are a few home maintenance projects for summer so you can take care of your property while enjoying the outdoors. Clean the Fans Fans collect dust on...
Stucco: Enjoy and Maintain
There are two main types of stucco: Hard Coat (Traditional) and Synthetic (EIFS). Both have advantages and, with proper maintenance, can be a great benefit to a homeowner. This article will discuss the benefits of an EIFS stucco home, which is more common in the...
Expected Lifespans of Household Appliances
Appliances make our lives easier. Everyday chores become more manageable when we use machines to help us do the work. When planning your household budget, it’s helpful to understand the average lifespans of household appliances. You’ll be better able to plan for a...
5 Tips to Maintain a Safe and Healthy Home
It's easy to improve the safety and cleanliness of your house. Follow these five steps to help you maintain a safe and healthy home. Regular Cleaning Helps Maintain a Safe and Healthy Home Dust in the home can cause allergies, asthma, and other health issues....
Reasons to Order a Home Inspection on New Construction
If you’re building a new home, you may wonder why it’s necessary to get an inspection. Everything in the home, from the framing to the flooring to the appliances, is brand new. You don’t expect your new house to have immediate repair needs. Here are a few reasons to...
5 Signs of Problems With Your Home
Your house needs regular care and attention. Maintaining your property includes looking for subtle changes. If you see any of these signs of problems with your home, have them investigated further. Catching an issue early will save you money. Signs of Problems With...
7 Tips for Improving Indoor Air Quality at Home
If you are working on improving air quality at home, there are some simple changes you can make. The air inside is affected by outside factors, but there are chemicals and allergens indoors that also cause poor air quality. Here are 7 tactics you can use to improve...
Radon in the Home: What You Need to Know
Radon is a radioactive gas that forms underground when uranium breaks down in the soil. It seeps upwards through the ground and into the home via cracks, holes, and openings in the foundation and exterior walls. Once trapped inside, the gas accumulates in the living...
Dealing with Residential Water Damage
Water damage in your home can be an expensive nuisance to deal with. Sometimes you can clean it up yourself and other times it may need to be addressed by a professional restoration company. It's important to know the different types of residential water damage, when...
Removing Mold: The Moldy Onion
One morning I craved comfort food and searched the refrigerator for an onion to make the perfect breakfast omelet. The lone onion I found had a thick layer of mold growth, which looked unhealthy, not to mention unappetizing. Knowing onions have layers and most molds have shallow hyphae (roots), I decided to take a chance. The first two layers of the onion were carefully peeled off and wallah…underneath was a perfectly delicious looking, fresh and clean onion. Throwing caution to the wind, I proceeded to slice the onion for sautéing.
Our Service Area
Best Choice Inspections offers home, commercial, and specialty inspections for the Knoxville, TN Metropolitan Area. Our service area includes Maryville, Oak Ridge, Loudon, Lenoir City, Kingston, Oliver Springs, Clinton, Andersonville, Maynardville, Rutledge, Jefferson City, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg.
We also inspect historic homes/estates in Sequoyah Hills, Fourth & Gill, Forest Brook, Bearden, and Old North Knoxville.
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